Sigray Chroma XRM-500 3D X-Ray Microscope

Highest absorption contrast XRM

Spatial resolution 0.5 µm

Introducing the Chroma XRM-500 system: this MicroCT with patented soft X-rays and up to five included target materials is designed for use in soft material and biological applications hence its categorisation as a BioCT.

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HIGHLIGHTS

The ChromaXRM features Sigray’s patented x-ray multi-colour source. Selecting the x-ray colour of the x-ray beam illuminating the sample can dramatically improve contrast to visualise details that would otherwise be missed, as clearly is seen in the images below comparing the ChromaXRM to the setup of the next leading XRM. Because of the high contrast, tomographies can be acquired at 10X the throughput for these challenging samples.

ChromaXRM achieves the highest spatial resolution available on the market at 500nm (0.5 µm).
Shown below are individual eggs resolved in the eggs sacks of a daphnia (water flea) specimen.

Up to 5 detector configuration options are available within the same system, enabling selection between multiple resolution and field-of-view settings analogous to a visible light microscope. Below is an example workflow in which detector modes are switched by software to zoom in on features of interest in an intact medicine container.

ChromaXRM’s patented x-ray source technology offers up to 5 user selectable X-ray target materials. Changing the X-ray target enables the user to optimise the X-ray spectrum for each application, thereby maximising contrast and throughput.

Select up to 5 elements for your ChromaXRM-500 x-ray source. Examples are given above but additional targets (e.g., Pt, Ag, etc.) may be provided upon request.

Each of the 5 x-ray spectra has its own peak x-ray energy and wavelength, similar to the concept of “colour” for visible light. For example, blue has a 450 nm wavelength while red has a 750 nm wavelength. Similarly, an x-ray source target made of Chromium will produce 2.3Å wavelength x-rays while a Copper target will produce 1.55Å wavelength x-rays.

Samples of different compositions and sizes are optimised when the illuminating x-ray is of the correct colour. Contrast and throughput can be maximised by >10X. Other XRM and microCT products on the market only offer an x-ray source with a Tungsten target, which offers good penetration but poor contrast on many challenging samples.

GigaRecon | Tomographic reconstruction software that pairs the fastest reconstruction times with an unmatched suite of features for achieving the best result every time. Reconstruction speeds of <45 seconds are achieved for 2048 x 2048 x 2200 datasets. GiagRecon provides the fastest iterative tomography reconstruction on the market, enabling high quality image reconstruction with 5X shorter data collection time, substantially accelerating tomography imaging time over conventional FDK reconstruction.

Sigray3D | Intuitive Acquisition

  • Easy, intuitive software gets your team up and running in no time
  • Click to align the sample and start measuring in seconds
  • AI powered AutoPilot suggests the optimal settings for each sample
  • Queue up to 20 samples with the automated Sample Handling Robot (SHR)

Above: GigaRecon provides high quality data with far fewer views required

 

Below: Sigray3D features an intuitive GUI for acquiring and measuring data

  SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Specification
Overall Spatial Resolution 0.5 um with 40X objective
Minimum Voxel 275 nm
Source Type Sigray patented ultrahigh brightness sealed microfocus source
Voltage 20 – 60 kVp
Power 100W
Target(s) Up to 5 targets.
Includes selection from Cr, Cu, Rh, W, Mo, Au, Ti, Ag.
Others available upon request.
Detector(s) Type Up to 5 detectors. Includes LFOV detectors and high resolution detectors.
Camera 4MP deep cooled CCD
Visible Light Camera 16MP alignment camera
Software Command and Control Sigray 3D with Intuitive interface
Reconstruction GigaRecon – fastest commercial CBCT reconstruction software
Offset Scans Expands the horizontal FOV. Sigray software advantage
Helical Scan Enabled for tall samples
AutoPilot AI-assisted microscope operation for unsupervised acquisition
Linux Workstation Interface is on a Windows workstation, while a separate robust Linux workstation controls the system. Advantageous for reliable 24-7 operation.
EPICS Open-source software controls for maximum flexibility
Dimensions Footprint Desktop system
250 kg
Sample Size 50 x 50 mm diameter

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